Benighted

Brutal Death Metal - France

Benighted Band

Dive into the darkest realms of the human psyche as BENIGHTED, the French purveyors of brutal death metal & grindcore, unleash their tenth full-length album Ekbom in April 2024. The madness that has defined their discography continues with this radical soundtrack to the twisted times we inhabit.

Born from French Death and Black metal bands DISHUMANIZED, DARKNESS FIRE, and OSGILIATH, BENIGHTED emerged in 1998 with a mission to explore a more brutal, heavy, and modern form of musical expression. The impact of their first self-produced and self-titled full-length album in 2000 transformed BENIGHTED from a side-project into a main act, quickly amassing a devoted fan base. Subsequent albums like Psychose (2002), Insane Cephalic Production (2004), Identisick (2006), and Icon (2007) further cemented their visceral, skull-breaking sound into extreme death metal history.

After a detour into the realms of Necrobreed in 2017, BENIGHTED celebrated their 20th anniversary by capturing the live madness with Dogs Always Bite Harder Than Their Master in 2018.

With Obscene Repressed, they once again took sadistic pleasure in pushing the boundaries of brutality, delving into the disturbed mind of little Michael. His relentless battle against demons, fuelled by unresolved oedipal issues with his mother, provided a grotesque tableau for BENIGHTED‘s sonic butchery. Not content with merely slaughtering everything in their auditory path, BENIGHTED crafted thematically explorative pieces, each turn in their music revealing new layers of horror and despair.

As the relentless journey continues, BENIGHTED is set to unleash Ekbom in April 2024, an album that draws inspiration from the nightmarish ‘Ekbom syndrome.’ This rare neurological disorder, also known as Delusional Parasitosis, forms the thematic core of the upcoming release. A feeling of having a vile concoction of parasites, worms, and insects crawling under your skin is an apt description of what BENIGHTED have to offer on this newest release. The auditory assault mirrors the repulsive sensations of the syndrome, a visceral and unsettling journey into the abyss of the human mind.

Madness reigns yet again, this time intertwining with the haunting echoes of Ekbom syndrome. Brace yourselves for another mind-shattering chapter in the BENIGHTED saga as they continue to carve their niche in the putrid annals of extreme metal, leaving a trail of sonic disgust in their wake.

Line-up:

  • Julien Truchan : Vocals
  • Emmanuel Dalle : Guitars
  • Fabien 'Fack' Desgardins : Guitars
  • Pierre Arnoux : Bass, Backing Vocals
  • Kevin Paradis : Drums
Date Venue City Country Info Ticket
April 19th, 2024 La Cooperative de Mai Clermont Ferrand France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
April 20th, 2024 Rock School Barbey Bordeaux France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
April 21st, 2024 Atabal Biarritz France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
April 22nd, 2024 Les Docks Cahors France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
April 23rd, 2024 Victorie 2 Montpellier France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
April 25th, 2024 Stockfish Nice France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests
April 26th, 2024 Bridge to Hell Crest France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests
April 27th, 2024 Docks Lausanne Switzerland Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
April 28th, 2024 L'Axone Montbeliard France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
April 30th, 2024 La Metaphone Oignies France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
May 2nd, 2024 Cité de la Musique Paris France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
May 3rd, 2024 La Breche Cherbourg France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
May 4th, 2024 Warehouse Nantes France Warm-Up Hellfest Tour 2024 w/ Ten56. + Guests Buy Ticket
Posted on March 4, 2024

In the abyss where the grim meets the grotesque, BENIGHTED unveil their next track Nothing Left to Fear from their highly anticipated upcoming album Ekbom. BENIGHTED doesn’t just walk, no, they trample upon the line between sanity and madness with unparalleled brutality. A single that serves as a flagrant declaration of what lies ahead – an expedition into the darkest corridors of the human mind, inspired by the chilling tales of those suffering from delusional parasitosis.

Posted on February 8, 2024

BENIGHTED are ready to unleash the macabre as they announce their latest new album Ekbom. Pulsating with brutality, this new full-length studio album weaves a tale of psychological horror. The album alludes to Delusional Parasitosis, a syndrome in which individuals have a persistent belief of being infested with insects & bugs right under their skin.

Posted on February 7, 2024

BENIGHTED are ready to unleash the macabre as they announce their latest new album Ekbom. Pulsating with brutality, this new full-length studio album weaves a tale of psychological horror. The album alludes to Delusional Parasitosis, a syndrome in which individuals have a persistent belief of being infested with insects & bugs right under their skin.

Posted on January 15, 2024

The annual French festival celebrating everything metal is coming up in June this year – and in preparation for the festival, brutal death metal legends BENIGHTED are giving a series of shows across France!

Posted on June 1, 2022

BENIGHTED is back with a brand new video for ‘Casual Piece of Meat’, the next chapter in the story of little Michael who often battles demons on account of the unresolved oedipal issues with his mother. The track is taken from the band’s latest album ‘Obscene Repressed’ which was released on April 10, 2020.

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Ekbom
Digital Download
CD Digipak
CD Clamshell Box
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Transparent Yellow & Black Marbled
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Golden
12" Liquid Vinyl Gatefold - Blood Red Liquid-Filled
Obscene Repressed
CD Jewel Case
CD Clamshell Deluxe Box
Cassette
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Transparent Red
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Creamy White
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Glow In The Dark
Dogs Always Bite Harder Than Their Master
CD Deluxe Digipak
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Glow In The Dark
Necrobreed
CD Jewelcase
CD Clamshell Deluxe Box
Cassette
12" Vinyl Jacket - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Jacket - Opaque Bone
12" Coloured Vinyl Jacket - Transparent Blood Red
12" Coloured Vinyl Jacket - White
12" Coloured Vinyl Jacket - Ultra Clear w/ Blood Splatter
12" Coloured Vinyl Jacket - Crystal Clear w/ Red & Black Splatters
Carnivore Sublime
Digital Download
CD Jewelcase
2CD - w/ Bonus CD 'Live at Sylak Open Air'
2CD Clamshell Box - w/ Metal Pin & Full Colour Patch
Asylum Cave
CD Digipak